You have probably heard the term sciatica, and have probably thrown it around without having a true understanding of what it is and what is actually causing the symptoms you are experiencing. What is True Sciatica? True sciatica is actually an anatomical anomaly where the sciatic nerve runs through the piriformis (small muscle in the…
If you’re experiencing shoulder pain with certain movements or while trying to sleep, physical therapy can help you get the shoulder pain relief you deserve. One common culprit of this pain could be your rotator cuff. The rotator cuff plays a crucial role in providing the strength and stability needed for everyday activities such as:…
Is it a cleaning week/weekend in your house? Oftentimes while starting to clean people often bend, twist, and lift many more objects that they do in their normal daily routines, which in turn leads to either low back or neck pain. One of the most common causes of this is due to core weakness causing…
Could poor posture be to blame for your chronic back discomfort and pain? Chronic back pain and discomfort is a debilitating condition that will affect the majority of Americans at some point during their life. In fact, chronic back pain is one of the leading reasons people go to the doctor and employees miss work. The Role of Posture in…
Ever had a stubborn knot in your neck, back, leg, really anywhere in the body? These knots can be painful and make daily motions difficult and uncomfortable. But what do you do when you can’t seem to stretch our that knot? As physical therapists, we are always looking at different techniques and exercises to incorporate…
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, medically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, occurs when the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint thicken and tighten. This leads to: Frozen shoulder can make everyday tasks—like reaching into cabinets, driving, or playing with your children or grandchildren—painful or impossible. Causes of Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder often develops gradually after an…
Many people have heard of and will use terms like ‘tennis elbow’ and ‘golfer’s elbow.’ What exactly are these conditions and what’s the difference? The truth is, not much. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are both overuse injuries that are caused by any activity that requires repetitive motion of the arm and wrist. The…
Forward head posture is exactly what it sounds like. Your head starts to shift forward, instead of your head resting with your ears in line with the sides of your shoulders. Posture plays a huge role in all of our activities and the increased use of cell phones, tablets and computers has made forward…
Manual Therapy is made up of many different hands-on techniques that we use in the clinic. Each offer their own benefits and are implemented for many reasons. We use manual therapy to help restore mobility, restore joint movement, decrease nerve tension, and improve nerve mobility and help reduce pain. There are many different techniques that fall…
Hamstring injuries can occur to anyone. However, they are most common amongst athletes, due to movements involving high-speed running, high kicks, tackling, and splits. What are Hamstrings and How are They Injured? The hamstring is a combination of 3 muscles: Injury is dependent on intensity of sport along with other variables such as: duration, frequency…
